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> Maybe one day we will get a drug that enhances mental function, that works effectively and has no real downsides Coffee. And to your main point, if you took
by dr_dshiv 3y ago
> Maybe one day we will get a drug that enhances mental function, that works effectively and has no real downsides
Coffee.
And to your main point, if you took people who’d never drink coffee before and gave them a caffeine pill, guaranteed they’d perform worse.
- adastra22 3y agoCoffee has some very real downsides. Ironically to the GP’s point though, Adderall is like a super mega coffee without those downsides.
- dr_dshiv 3y agoWhat downsides? I think it varies per person— but it’s a pretty ideal substance.
- adastra22 3y agoCould you drink a pot of coffee every few hours and still be functional? Most people would get the jitters, if not feel like their heart would explode, but that’s basically the value proposition of Adderall or Vyvanse, minus the severe side effects. Long term coffee usage builds dependency and is linked to “chronic insomnia, constant anxiety, depression, and stomach problems.” Meanwhile tons of people legitimately prescribed ADHD stimulant medication use it every day without developing an addiction or any of the above symptoms.
- dr_dshiv 3y agoAs someone who does both… why make the comparison “a pot of coffee every few hours” versus just “drinking coffee every few hours.” Personally, I can’t drink coffee after 2pm. Long-term coffee usage is just fine. It is actually protective. Same with ADHD meds. Fewer heart problems, actually, on average.